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The Swallows Crèche, a vintage German museum-quality, pop up nativity. (Click on the image above to see detail photos.)

Welcome!

Crèchemania.com is designed for the paper model enthusiast. Crèchemania's emphasis on paper nativities is now amplified by the opening of The Paper Model Kiosk, and its varied inventory of paper models for enthusiasts of all ages.

There's so much to share: Just take a look at the navigation column at left, and see all the pages you can browse and enjoy. Bear in mind that many of the categories have sub-categories of their own. So, under Crèche Gallery, for example, you'll find: Advertising Nativity Sheets, Die-cut Nativities, Fold-out Nativities, L'Institut Canadien de Québec Collection, Nativity Sheets, and Pop-up Nativities, like the beautiful Swallows Crèche shown above.

And, since not everything has been transferred to this new site from the old, check back often to see what's new or new to you.

Free Downloads: As a Registered User, you're able to access our popular Free Downloads as thousands have already done. You'll love our wonderful collection of nativities, from simple—that even a child would enjoy painting, or cutting out and assembling—to more challenging projects, like the classic, multi-panel, Byzantine Crèche, that you'll treasure.

Alexis' Blog: Seet the Crèchemania Universe through the eyes—and camera–of Alexis Xenakis. From exquisite Nativity stained glass windows in the Midwest, a Medieval carved monastery relief in Florida, priceless Russian Icons in St. Petersburg, to Byzantine frescoes in Greece, you'll enjoy Alexis' accounts of his travels in search of The Nativity. 

Crèchemania Forums: Designed for crèche and paper model enthusiasts alike, our brand-new forums give you the chance to share. Let us hear from you!

Paper Model Kiosk Shop (Opening soon): You have been asking, and the Paper Model Kiosk is about to open, featuring paper nativities and paper models you're sure to love…

Contact: Questions? Suggestions? Downloading problems? Let me hear from you, and I'll do my best to get back to you.

—Alexis